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May 17th, 2012
Today’s Success Story is from Denise B and is a classic example of how Team Beachbody organically enters lives and permanently changes them for the better. There’s no quick fix, no magic pill, no easy route – just hard work, peer support, sound nutrition, and great products. This is more than fitness, it’s about saving lives. Denise will tell you, in her own words:
Tell me about your life before you started ChaLEAN Extreme. How did you feel about yourself and your body? I was like a lot of other full-time working mothers. Busy working, getting three children to and from after-school activities, and juggling a home with a 12, 9, and 7 year old. I was busy taking care of everyone else and not myself. The pounds slowly crept on. My clothes kept getting tighter and before I knew it I was completely out of shape and wearing bigger clothes to hide the extra weight. It got to where I never wanted to get dressed up or have pictures taken of me because I didn’t feel good about myself. I had no energy and plenty of excuses not to work out. I was depressed, which only continued this cycle I was on. In short, I had bad eating habits, didn’t exercise, and lacked energy or enthusiasm for the things that used to be fun to me.
What inspired you to change your life and begin your transformational journey?
I used to always be excited to go to the beach and on vacation, but I was at the point where the thought of putting on a bathing suit made me not look forward to these things. I realized I needed to find a way to get back in shape and renew my energy. Around this time my brother, Chris Rutter, became a Team Beachbody coach. He explained to me how Beachbody products helped him and encouraged me to get started. And so my journey began.
Why did you choose ChaLEAN Extreme?
My brother explained how muscle burns fat and I definitely needed to burn some fat. After watching the first video (Burn Basics, Healthy Eats and the Kitchen Makeover), I really liked how Chalean walked me through everything and motivated me to WANT to change. It doesn’t hurt that she’s in amazing shape, either. I also used the Slimming Formula, which really helped curb my appetite and kickstart my weight loss. The way her program is divided into different phases is awesome. I never got bored doing the same thing day after day. The different phases push your body so you are focusing on different muscle groups and don’t plateau like you would by just doing the same workout over and over. Chalean is also very encouraging, motivating, and fun to workout with. I still look forward to her workout!
Tell us about the greatest challenge you faced. How did you overcome that challenge?
The greatest challenge I faced in the beginning was making time to workout. I would take care of everything else and put off time for exercising until I was too exhausted to do anything. My Coach was my motivator to overcome that excuse. He made me understand that I deserved to take a few minutes everyday to take care of myself and that it would change my life. He was right.
Describe the results you achieved with your Beachbody program. What achievements are you proud of? I have gotten back to the weight I was when I was 20 years younger and I feel 20 years younger. I have muscle definition in my arms, back, legs, and abs. My “love handles” are gone. I have energy that I need to keep up with my three very active kids. I was never able to run even a mile before without nearly passing out. Now I take my dog for a 1-2 mile run every day without getting winded. I just ran my first 5k at the age of 44 and came in 4th place in my age bracket! It is very exciting and empowering to be in shape and feel strong. I know I will never go back to that powerless person I was before my transformation. I am a completely different woman than before I started my Beachbody program.
How did your TeamBeachbody Coach support you on your journey?
I don’t believe I would have achieved the results I have at this point without my Coach. He encouraged me to begin my journey by trying Beachbody products. I saw the improvements he had with the workout programs so I thought it was worth a try. I still had excuses in the beginning, but he didn’t let me off easy. Once I started seeing results, then I was hooked.
How did Shakeology support your transformation ? What are the biggest benefits ?
Shakeology has been an important part of my journey. I use it as a meal replacement for breakfast each morning. It is filling and gives me energy to start my day. My job is very physically demanding and stressful so it’s a great feeling knowing I’m getting tons of vitamins and nutrients that would otherwise be very difficult to supplement.
Denise, you inspire me to work hard every day to continually develop products that can make your story a reality for everyone. This is what Beachbody is all about and Team Beachbody is what makes it happen. You heard it from Denise herself – without her Coach (her brother!) she wouldn’t have been able to achieve the same level of success. The peer support is huge!
Congratulations Denise!
If you have a story like Denise’s please email our Success Stories Team with your story and before/after photos.
